| Friday December 11 | 4:00 – 9:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 | Opening Prayer Ceremony | |
| 4:00 | Food and Vendor booths open | |
| 4:00-8:00 | Children’s Christmas Train Ride through the woods | |
| 4:00-8:00 | Santa Claus visits – children visit Santa in his “Jolly 1 Camper” | |
| 4:00-8:00 | Santa’s magical reindeer for children to meet and pet | |
| 7:00-8:30 | St Augustine Choir Groups in the Main Tent | |
| 9:00 | The Christmas market closes | |
| * 9:30-4:00 | The Maria Stein Shrine Gift Shop and Nativity open |
| Saturday December 12 | Noon – 9:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Noon | Opening Blessing by Archbishop Robert Casey | |
| 12:30-5:00 | Adoration in the Chapel | |
| 12:30-5:00 | Santa Claus visits – children visit Santa in his “Jolly 1 Camper” | |
| 1:00-3:00 | Live Christmas Music in the main Tent | |
| 2:00-4:00 | Wreath Making class (early sign-up required on our Facebook page) | |
| 2:00-6:00 | Santa’s magical reindeer for children to meet and pet | |
| 1:00-6:00 | Children’s Christmas Train Ride through the woods | |
| 3:00-4:00 | Marcie Stammen Live Painting, indoors in the chapel lobby | |
| 6:00-8:00 | Nashville artists Caleb + Kelsey present a free Christmas concert | |
| 9:00 | The Christmas market closes | |
| * 9:30-4:00 | The Maria Stein Shrine Gift Shop and Nativity open |
Special free events for the Family
Visit with Santa,
Meet and pet his Reindeer
Train Ride through the Christmas light display!
Santa delivers the Christmas vibe in his vintage “Jolly 1 Camper”.
Children will enjoy Elf-made cookies and cocoa as they sit on Santa’s bench and sign his “Nice list” book.
Most importantly, each child will receive a candy cane and hear the story of how it represents Jesus’ love for them!
The cane’s shape symbolizes the shepherd’s crook, a reminder of the Good Shepherd.
The white candy represents Purity, Holiness, and the Sinless nature of Jesus.
The color red reminds us of Jesus’ merciful, sacrificial love.
The peppermint flavor represents the gift of spices from the three Wise Men.
Meet and pet Santa’s Reindeer and ride his Train through the Christmas lights!
Santa’s reindeer will put the holiday spirit into your Christmas. In a cozy petting area, the lovable “North Pole Ambassadors” will delight your kids! The “SC Railroad” train ride will travel through the Christmas light displays on the grounds of the Retreat Center.
Caleb + Kelsey Christmas Concert
Caleb + Kelsey, renowned Nashville recording artists, will present a wonderful Christmas concert!
Don’t miss out on their inspiring performance in the Main Tent.